Australia's status as a favoured destination for
international students is well-known. Our generous post-graduate
work opportunities for international students have long been a
source of hope for thousands of graduates seeking to build their
careers Down Under. However, a recent report by the Grattan
Institute, titled "Graduates
in Limbo: International Student Visa Pathways after
Graduation," has shed light on the challenges faced by
international graduates in the country. The report, which was
released on 2nd October, emphasises the need for reforms to ensure
a more sustainable and fair system for international graduates.
One of the key findings of the report is that many international
graduates face difficulties in the Australian labour market.
Despite their qualifications, temporary graduate visa holders often
earn little more than working holidaymakers and significantly less
than domestic graduates. This wage difference is even more obvious
in postgraduate
